Councillor Richard Butler

The Planning Policy Committee of West Northamptonshire Council noted the Housing Land Availability Report 2026 on 04 August 2026. The report identified a 4.3 year supply of housing land as at 1st April 2026.

The Planning Policy Committee of West Northamptonshire Council approved recommendations on 04/08/2026. The committee noted the responses received during the Local Plan consultation.

The Cabinet of West Northamptonshire Council noted the content of the reports on Housing Landlord Services performance on 16/07/2026. The Cabinet approved recommendations regarding the Landlord Services Annual Performance Report 2025-26.

The Cabinet of West Northamptonshire Council approved the Childcare Sufficiency Assessment 2025 on 16/07/2026. The Council will proceed with publication and implementation of the assessment, with ongoing monitoring of equality impacts. Development of inclusive childcare places for children with SEND will be prioritised.

The Cabinet of West Northamptonshire Council authorised the Assistant Director Assets & Environment, in consultation with others, to transact several asset transactions. These included the surrender and re-grant of a lease for land at Browns Road, Daventry, the freehold disposal of Long Buckby Library and Milton Malsor Village Park to their respective parish councils, and the freehold disposal of other land parcels. The Cabinet also approved a revised approach to retained rights over land transferred to town or parish councils.